Reserve MTO Officers fuse maritime trade related information and experience with expert analysis and assessment in order to support the decision-making processes of military commanders at sea and ashore.
Service Navy
Specialisation Naval Reserve
Location Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin
Initial daily rate $181
About the role
Maritime Trade Operations (MTO) is an element of the Defence Force's Information Warfare Domain. The capability is a key enabler, delivering awareness of maritime economic activity including merchant shipping, cargo, fishing, energy and port infrastructure.
MTO personnel are the RNZN's subject matter experts and provide the interface between the maritime industries and the NZDF ashore and afloat in support of routine constabulary tasks, Humanitarian and Disaster Relief (HADR) and warfighting operations.
MTO Officers :
contribute to the common operating picture
brief merchant vessel masters alongside in port and underway at sea on known security threats and military operations that may impact on their passage
debrief masters to collect information that will enhance understanding of the threat environment, and
provide advice to military commanders on the maritime industries and the impact of military operations on commercial activities.
MTO Officers may be employed at sea or ashore in New Zealand or overseas supporting NZ Defence Force operations and activities.
Career progression and training
Initial training consists of three stages which equate to approximately 4 weeks of block training, alongside a blend of one weekend per month, and one night's training per week.
Reservists who have not previously served in the Regular Force (ab initio Reservists) commit to a minimum cumulative total of 20 days' service each year for professional development and operational delivery.
As a Reservist you are paid on an hourly rate rather than a salary. Pay rates depend on the role you are in and your rank; your pay will increase as you move up through the ranks.
As an MTO Officer, the minimum remuneration you will be paid from day one is a daily rate of $175.90 plus an allowance for holiday pay.
You must have a minimum NCEA Level 3, and / or a recognised qualification of equivalent standard or five years of relevant operational management experience (at sea or ashore).
Be a minimum of 17 years of age upon entry.
Be free of any criminal convictions for the previous two years.
Pass an Officer Selection Board
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